Many involved in a nude photo shoot on a balcony that went viral and sparked a crackdown in Dubai, will be deported, authorities confirmed.

Issam Issa Al-Humaidan, Dubai's Attorney General, said on Tuesday that the public prosecutor has concluded its investigations and that those convicted of public debauchery will be recalled to their home countries.  Authorities also announced earlier on Tuesday that 11 Ukrainian women and a Russian man involved in the photo shoot had been arrested.

Dubai is a popular destination for Instagram influencers and models from around the world, who post selfies from the coastal emirate's luxury hotels and islands to their social media feeds.

Dubai police confirmed that a group of people had been arrested on drunkenness charges in connection with a widely circulated video showing nude women posing in broad daylight on a balcony overlooking the city's affluent Marina neighbourhood. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that 11 of the women detained were Ukrainians, while a Russian diplomat in Dubai said the photographer who photographed the women was a Russian citizen.

The detainees were not named by Dubai police. The UAE recently announced a comprehensive overhaul of personal and criminal rules, paving the way for a more diverse community and fair legal representation for all citizens. The landmark legislation abolishes cohabitation and alcohol consumption.

Even without a license, an individual can purchase, consume, and sell alcohol in approved areas, according to the law. However, anyone under the age of 21 who consumes or possesses alcohol will face criminal charges.

However, the question arises as to what happens when someone acting in the name of the law goes too far. On that, front Gulf Today has been receiving questions and clarifications.

Readers also asked if they should live in an apartment with their partner without running into any legal problems. Unmarried couples will now live together without fear of being charged with a felony, thanks to new legislation.

It was previously a criminal offence under Article 356 of Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.Cohabitation was previously illegal in the UAE. The laws took effect on November 7th. The law aims to raise living standards and open the market to UAE residents and investors.

The new amendments address divorce and breakup, alcohol abuse, suicide, women's rights, and rape and sexual assault penalties. The amendments would allow non-Emiratis to have their disputes settled according to the laws of their home country. Non-Emiratis would have greater representation under the new rules.

The reform in personal law was a major amendment. If a couple lives in the UAE but was married in their home country, they have the right to pursue divorce under the laws of their home country.

Reduced sentences for "honour" killings have also been abolished in the UAE. The act would be considered a felony, which would be prosecuted in the same way as any other assault case.

Over 200 nationalities are represented in the UAE. Expatriates account for about 90% of the UAE's population. The economy of the United Arab Emirates is the most complex in the Gulf.